Faithless Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Hey guys, For those who don't know what I'm talking about: http://www.gruvgear.com/duostrap-signature I've got one of those Comfort Strapp's, but as I'm used to play for hours, and it's just killing my shoulder - I've been looking at those double-straps that Damian Erskine 'invented' - they've been introduced at NAMM '12 via GruvGear, but I'm not really keen to pay nearly 200 bucks for a strap - well on paper they go for 150 dollars but let's not forget shipping and [import taxes?] from USA..... Has anyone tried to 'make' a DIY DuoStrap? I'm playing a singlecut bass, which makes it even more problematic, as I need a 'tension' strap to connect the two straps... I'm not much of a tech, but maybe I'd try to make something out of two Comfort Strapps, but I'm looking for some insight first thanks Laimis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithless Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Ok, so here's a good pic, including a tension strap that connects the two straps - any idea if this would be hard to make yourself? - I assume, two Comfort Strapps would work, but what to take for the Tension strap (the connector strap, in other words), as it's really short? http://www.gruvgear.com/images/gallery-duostrap5.jpg easy L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 (edited) From the front it kinda looks like there should be a baby hanging from it. You could probably make the tensioner strap from the leftovers of the one you'll need to chop up. Edited March 10, 2012 by Ou7shined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithless Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 The most complex part, as I assume, is how to make both straps adjustable. I wish someone had bought this, so I could snap the approx measurments or maybe even closer photos of the strap connection points, and how the adjustment system works. I searched talkbass for that, but there's little info, not to mention the DIY option. easy L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I was thinking about this the other week - most Golf bags have a double strap which could be copied/ adapted to do the job.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Alternatively just man up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Very interested in this as the shoulder and neck pain I've been suffering lately have me considering quitting. As it is I have to factor in a shiatsu treatment after each gig which is an expense I could do without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldbass Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Anyone stumped up the cash for one of these yet? I'm really considering it as my Lakland DJ5 weighs nearly 11lbs!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremblap Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Sorry to revive such an old thread, but is there any alternative out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremblap Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 any hints/help ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengreen49 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Buy one of these and modify it: http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/strimmer-harness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremblap Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) thanks! This is a brilliant idea! Edited May 22, 2014 by tremblap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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